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INTRODUCTION TO WEB DEVELOPMENT

COMPSCI/LIS 472
Course Description

Applied web development introduces methods and tools for creating/maintaining secure and interactive web content. Topics include programming fundamentals to support core web concepts, application development essentials, and content management systems. Web best practices - such as accessibility, design, and critical thinking about relevant ethics and organization - will be incorporated throughout. Gain practical skills to design and implement websites using popular scripting languages and frameworks, content management systems (CMSs), and related tools.

Prerequisites

Junior standing, declared in Library and Information Studies MA, Information MS, or Capstone Certificate in Computer Sciences for Professionals. Not open to students with credit for COMPSCI 272 .

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Credits

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Grade Point Average
3.53

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Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
48.15%

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Class Size
54

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Instructors (2026 Summr)

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